Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Bristol.
You can choose from 12 weekly Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 16:55.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BRS to LPA flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, so getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair ranks as the top on-time carrier for BRS to LPA flights, with 82.35% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRS and LPA:
Lanzarote Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight is ر.ق. 97. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 257. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRS to LPA.
The cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRS to LPA.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights taking off from Bristol Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BRS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and discover more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Bristol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRS to LPA in February. Temperatures average between 13ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 14 kilometres south to Telde to check off its leading attractions. From Casa Museo Leon y Castillo to Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Spain, head for Arona, roughly 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca are key reasons to visit.